Waterproof perforated layered pillow protector

ABSTRACT

A layered pillowcase protector, comprising: a bottom portion; a top portion; at least three top layers, each top layer having a top side, bottom side, right side and left side and an upper portion and lower portion; a waterproof coating on the lower portion of each of the at least three top layers; wherein the at least three top layers have a plurality of inner sheet portions and a plurality of outer sheet portions; wherein the plurality of outer sheet portions are stitched along the right side and left side to the bottom portion and the top portion and the top side and bottom side are unstitched; and wherein each of the plurality of inner sheet portions are substantially rectangular and are defined by a plurality of perforations.

This application claims priority to and is a continuation-in-part of co-pending patent application number 14/036,040 filed Sep. 25, 2013 entitled “Waterproof perforated layered pillowcase” which claims priority to provisional patent application number 61/718,816 filed Oct. 26, 2012 entitled “REMOVABLE LAYERED SHEET” and provisional patent application number 61/814,558 filed Apr. 22, 2013 entitled “REMOVABLE LAYERED SHEET,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

There are over 7.4 million college freshmen and sophomore students in the United States alone. And every year, new students enter the system, so there is a constant influx of students.

College students are known for their ‘sloppy’ lifestyle and many do not adhere to the cleanliness standards they had at home. This is due to a parent, house cleaner or other taking care of many of their needs. One of the needs is the changing of sheets that requires one to take everything off the bed, take off the pillow case/fitted sheet and take it to the laundry to wash. This can take hours to wash and dry, bring it back to the dorm and remake the sheets. Or, you can send it out which can take a week to get back, so you need a second pillowcase/fitted sheet. Some students end up not washing their sheets all semester.

A dorm (college, high school or ever summer camp) is a hotbed for germs and dirt. Most students not only sleep in their bed, but use it for a workspace, kitchen table, drinking pub, guest lounge and guestroom for romantic encounters and a napping place. Food, dirt and bodily fluids cover the sheets, but they continue to use them without cleaning.

The present invention solves this problem by providing a layered pillowcase that has layers of perforated sheets that may be easily removed to reveal a new, fresh, clean layer without having to go through the hassle of cleaning sheets. The pillowcase can be any size including standard and king or even dog bed sized/shaped. The fabric may be dyed any color and can be printed with any logo, such as a sports team, college name or even dates for reminders when to change the sheets (e.g. October 1, October 15, November 1).

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following description and claims.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a layered pillow protector and methods of manufacturing a pillow protector.

According to aspect of the present invention, a layered pillowcase protector is provided comprising: a bottom portion; a top portion; at least three top layers, each top layer having a top side, bottom side, right side and left side and an upper portion and lower portion; a waterproof coating on the lower portion of each of the at least three top layers; wherein the at least three top layers have a plurality of inner sheet portions and a plurality of outer sheet portions; wherein the plurality of outer sheet portions are stitched along the right side and left side to the bottom portion and the top portion and the top side and bottom side are unstitched; and wherein each of the plurality of inner sheet portions are substantially rectangular and are defined by a plurality of perforations.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a layered pillowcase protector is provided, comprising: a bottom portion; a top portion; at least three top layers, each top layer having a top side, bottom side, right side and left side and an upper portion and lower portion; a waterproof coating on the lower portion of each of the at least three top layers; wherein the at least three top layers have a plurality of inner sheet portions and a plurality of outer sheet portions; wherein the plurality of outer sheet portions are stitched along the right side and left side to the bottom portion and the top portion and the top side and bottom side are unstitched; wherein each of the plurality of inner sheet portions are substantially rectangular and are defined by a plurality of perforations, each inner sheet portion further including an unperforated tab; and wherein the plurality of inner sheet portions are in a stacked arrangement such that each of the inner sheet portions has a greater area than an inner sheet portion located immediately below.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a layered pillow protector according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 depicts a layered pillow protector according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 depicts a layered pillow protector according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 depicts a layered pillow protector according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 depicts a layered pillow protector according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 depicts a layered pillow protector according to the present invention;

FIG. 7 depicts a layered pillow protector according to the present invention; and

FIG. 8 depicts a layered pillow protector according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

With reference to FIGS. 1-8, the present invention provides a layered pillow protector (10). FIG. 1 is intended to show that once the pillow is inserted, there pillow protector (10) takes on a different shape. FIGS. 2-8 depict the layered pillow protector without a pillow inserted. As would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, FIGS. 2-8 would depict the pillow protector (or pillowcase) laying flat without a pillow inserted. The bottom portion (12) is sewn shut to the top portion (14) along three sides, leaving one side open to insert the pillow. The term perforation may be a series of small holes that allows for the fitted sheet layers to be removably attached, it may also be a perforation seam, that is a seam that is stitched creating holes, or perforations, yet having the added stability of a seam. The perforation (also referred to as a perforation seam) creates a portion (the inner portion) of the layers that is smaller than the entire pillow protector that may be easily removed to reveal another, new layer below it. There may also be a waterproof coating on the lower portion of each of the at least three layers. According to one embodiment, a layered pillowcase protector (10) having a bottom portion (12); a top portion (14); at least three top layers (e.g. 16, 18, 20) each top layer (e.g. 20 as depicted in FIG. 2) having a top side (22), bottom side (24), right side (26) and left side (28) and an upper portion (30) and lower portion (32); a waterproof coating on the lower portion (32) of each of the at least three top layers (16, 18, 20), wherein the at least three top layers have a plurality of inner sheet portions (e.g. 46) and a plurality of outer sheet portions (e.g. 42 and 44); wherein the plurality of outer sheet portions are stitched along the right side (50) and left side (48) to the bottom portion (12) and the top portion (14) and the top side (22) and bottom side (24) are unstitched. The inner sheet portion (e.g. 46) is created by perforations (e.g. 28 and 26) that allow a layer to be removed. When the inner sheet portions (e.g. 46) are removed the outer sheet portions (e. g. 42 and 44) remain. Each of the plurality of inner sheet portions (e.g. 46) are substantially rectangular and are defined by a plurality of perforations (e.g 26 and 28). As shown in FIG. 7, the plurality of inner sheet portions (66) may be formed by a left stitch (60) and a right stitch (62) and have an unstitched portion (64) along at least one end of the left stitch (60) and the right stitch (62). Note that the top side (63) and bottom side (65) are unstitched. According to an alternate embodiment, the top side (63) and /or the bottom side (65) may be sewn shut as part of the seam sewing the bottom portion to the top portion. This allows for easy removal of the inner sheet portion (66). Alternatively, the inner sheet portion may have an unperforated tab (68). According to the preferred embodiment, each of the inner sheet portions are the same size and formed by two stitches which creates perforations (at e.g. 26 and 28). According to an alternate embodiment, the plurality of inner sheet portions are in a stacked arrangement such that each of the inner sheet portions have a greater area than an inner sheet layer located immediately below. This may be seen in FIG. 3, top layer (80) is larger than the next top layer (82) which is larger than the next top layer (84).

Each of the plurality of perforations may have a tab cutout portion (this may be an unperforated tab 68, alternatively the tab cutout portion may be created by a perforation). The tab cutout portion may be along at least one of the top side (22), bottom side (24), right side (26) and left side (28) of the at least three top layers (e.g. 16, 18 and 20). The top side (22) may be sewn with a rounded stich that edges the top side to provide an edged top side. The top side (22) may be a stitched to provide a stitched rolled hem top side. There may be a printed item (e.g. October (item 90)) on the upper portion of the at least three fitted sheet layers. This may be useful, for example, to know when to change the layer. The waterproof coating may be a polyethylene coating.

It should be understood that the foregoing relates to preferred embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. 

We claim:
 1. A layered pillowcase protector, comprising: a bottom portion; a top portion; at least three top layers, each top layer having a top side, bottom side, right side and left side and an upper portion and lower portion; a waterproof coating on the lower portion of each of the at least three top layers; wherein the at least three top layers have a plurality of inner sheet portions and a plurality of outer sheet portions; wherein the plurality of outer sheet portions are stitched along the right side and left side to the bottom portion and the top portion and the top side and bottom side are unstitched; and wherein each of the plurality of inner sheet portions are substantially rectangular and are defined by a plurality of perforations.
 2. A layered pillowcase protector as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of inner sheet portions are formed by a left stitch and a right stitch and having an unstitched portion along at least one end of the left stitch and the right stitch.
 3. A layered mattress protector as in claim 2, wherein the unstitched portion along a portion of at least one end of the right side and the left side is between one and three inches, preferably one and a half inches.
 4. A layered mattress protector as in claim 1, wherein each inner sheet portion is further including an unperforated tab.
 5. A layered mattress protector as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of inner sheet portions are in a stacked arrangement such that each of the inner sheet portions has a greater area than an inner sheet layer located immediately below.
 6. A layered mattress protector as in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of perforations has a tab cutout portion.
 7. A layered mattress protector as in claim 6, wherein the tab cutout portion is along at least one of the top side, bottom side, right side and left side of the at least three top layers.
 8. A layered mattress protector as in claim 1, wherein the top side is sewn with a rounded stich that edges the top side to provide an edged top side.
 9. A layered mattress protector as in claim 1, wherein the top side is a stitched to provide a stitched rolled hem top side.
 10. A layered mattress protector as in claim 1, further comprising a printed item on the upper portion of the at least three fitted sheet layers.
 11. A layered mattress protector as in claim 1, wherein the waterproof coating is a polyethylene coating.
 12. A layered pillowcase protector, comprising: a bottom portion; a top portion; at least three top layers, each top layer having a top side, bottom side, right side and left side and an upper portion and lower portion; a waterproof coating on the lower portion of each of the at least three top layers; wherein the at least three top layers have a plurality of inner sheet portions and a plurality of outer sheet portions; wherein the plurality of outer sheet portions are stitched along the right side and left side to the bottom portion and the top portion and the top side and bottom side are unstitched; wherein each of the plurality of inner sheet portions are substantially rectangular and are defined by a plurality of perforations, each inner sheet portion further including an unperforated tab; and wherein the plurality of inner sheet portions are in a stacked arrangement such that each of the inner sheet portions has a greater area than an inner sheet portion located immediately below.
 13. A layered mattress protector as in claim 12, wherein the plurality of inner sheet portions are formed by a left stitch and a right stitch and having an unstitched portion along at least one end of the left stitch and the right stitch.
 14. A layered mattress protector as in claim 13, wherein the unstitched portion along a portion of at least one end of the right side and the left side is between one and three inches, preferably one and a half inches.
 15. A layered mattress protector as in claim 12, wherein each of the plurality of perforations has a tab cutout portion.
 17. A layered mattress protector as in claim 13, wherein the tab cutout portion is along at least one of the top side, bottom side, right side and left side of the at least three top layers.
 19. A layered mattress protector as in claim 12, wherein the top side is sewn with a rounded stich that edges the top side to provide an edged top side.
 20. A layered mattress protector as in claim 12, wherein the top side is a stitched to provide a stitched rolled hem top side.
 21. A layered mattress protector as in claim 12, further comprising a printed item on the upper portion of the at least three fitted sheet layers.
 22. A layered mattress protector as in claim 12, wherein the waterproof coating is a polyethylene coating. 